BE prepared to be transported to Edwardian times when Southport Dramatic Club bring classic drama The Winslow Boy to the stage.

Sir Terence Rattigan’s The Winslow Boy is the next play at the Little Theatre and audiences will be treated to a rollercoaster of emotions as a father tries to restore his family’s honour and prove his son’s innocence.

Based on a true incident, the story portrays the struggle by a middle class family to protect the honour of its name after son Ronnie Winslow is accused of stealing a five shilling postal order.

The epic struggle goes on when the family stake all in their fight against the oppressive actions of the Establishment in attempt to clear Ronnie’s name. They are virtually bankrupted after paying for the best barrister to fight their case which in turn puts pressure on family relations.

The Director is experienced member Robin Hirsch and the cast members include John Sharp, Poppy Flanagan, Ray Mann in main roles.Š

It also provides a good opportunity to involve two members of the Southport Dramatic Club (SCD) YouthŠGroup as well, namely Karl Rawsthorne and Jo Hinds, in the cast.

Director Robin Hirsch, who has lead productions such as ‘Brassed Off’ and ‘Cemetery Club’, said: “The Winslow Boy is a play I have loved for a long time.

“It is a dramatic and emotive production which shows each character suffer in some way, all in the pursuit of restoring honour to the family.

“I can’t praise everyone enough for all the hard work they have put into the show.

“The costume department have worked extremely hard in an attempt to make the attire as authentic as possible - the audience will not be disappointed!”

This is the second time the SDC has performed the play.ŠŠ

When last performed the Director's son Richard Hirsch played the title role of Ronnie Winslow,Šat the age of fourteen.Š

In this production her daughter Trudi is playing Ronnie's sister,ŠCatherine Winslow.

The Winslow Boy runs from February 12 - 20 at the Little Theatre in Southport. Please contact 01704 530521 or 530460 for tickets.